Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) Security agencies in Punjab have launched a massive investigation following twin explosions near high-security installations in Jalandhar and Amritsar.
On Tuesday night, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated outside the Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier Headquarters in Jalandhar. While no injuries were reported, the blast was captured on video. Simultaneously, a grenade attack was attempted at an Army camp in Amritsar, though the explosive struck a perimeter wall and failed to breach the facility.
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, who visited the sites to assess the situation, confirmed that initial findings point toward the involvement of Pakistani intelligence agencies. The DGP stated that the Jalandhar blast was likely triggered via a timer or remote control, possibly timed to coincide with the anniversary of "Operation Sindoor". He emphasized that Punjab has long been a target of proxy warfare and noted that several specialized teams are now working to uncover every aspect of the conspiracy.
Addressing a press conference in Amritsar, DGP Yadav dismissed claims made by the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) regarding alleged fatalities as completely false and an attempt to mislead the public. He revealed that the KLA and similar elements often operate under the direction of the ISI to destabilize the region.
Investigators are currently utilizing human and technical intelligence, including the analysis of active mobile numbers in the vicinity during the incidents, to trace the perpetrators. The DGP assured that while security forces are on high alert due to constant inputs, they remain committed to thwarting any attempts to disturb the peace in Punjab.
The incidents have prompted a significant security upgrade at the Punjab Police Headquarters in Chandigarh, where the main gate has been reinforced with bulletproof shielding. Additional personnel have been deployed to monitor all movement in the sensitive zone, which also houses the Governor's office and the Chandigarh Police Headquarters.
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